If the soap is slightly lye heavy (11-12 pH), it makes great laundry soap. That's a combination of shredded soap and ingredients like baking soda and washing soda, which cleans and …

Jul 10, 2024 · Have you ever made soap and left out an essential ingredient? Too much sodium hydroxide? Not enough oil? This post teaches how to identify and fix a lye heavy (pH too high) …

Jul 31, 2025 · In this article, we will delve into the world of soap making, explore what happens if your soap is lye-heavy, and provide insights into how to prevent and fix this common issue.

Drawing from her chemistry background and her maker spirit, Mrs. Soap & Clay infuses her favorite things into her soapy designs and creates products that are fun to see, use, and learn …

May 18, 2016 · There are several ways to check if the soap is lye heavy. Before testing, wait five days. During the first two days, the lye is reacting with the oils and turning into soap. Most of …

Sep 13, 2024 · The zap test is a quick and easy way to check if soap is lye heavy or safe to use. Here's how to zap test soap, without licking it!

If the soap is lye heavy, even slightly, you won't have to ask yourself whether you got a zap. It is not a taste; it is a sensation like a static shock that is unmistakable and immediate.

There are two common issues people run into when making soap: not enough lye or too much lye used. Too much lye will result in a bar whose pH is too high and can cause skin irritation and …

In this guide, we’ll break down exactly what lye is, why it’s essential for soap making, how it interacts with oils to create soap, and how to handle it safely.

May 2, 2024 · If too much lye is added to soap, it can cause a number of issues including skin irritation, a harsher texture, and a shorter shelf life. Because lye is highly alkaline, it can burn …

Though lye-heavy soap is too harsh to use on your skin, you can use it to clean your clothes, and that way, at least it doesn’t go to waste. Lye-heavy soap is actually pretty good at whitening …

Whether you’ve created a lye-heavy soap or are just curious about the effects of high lye concentration, this guide has you covered. We’ll break down exactly what “40% lye content” …

Jan 28, 2025 · Testing for lye heaviness can be done using the 'zap test,' red cabbage juice, or pH strips, with a normal soap pH being around 9-10. Lye heavy soap can often be repurposed …

May 6, 2025 · Discover how lye (sodium hydroxide) transforms oils and butters into soap through the saponification process. Learn about triglycerides, glycerol, and the science behind cold …

May 10, 2024 · Save that soap! Learn to rebatch handmade soap to correct cosmetic flaws, or lye heavy mishaps.

Mar 14, 2024 · In this article, we will delve into the step-by-step guide of how to effectively rebatch lye-heavy soap, offering practical tips and insights to empower soapmakers in reclaiming and …

In this article, we will delve into the world of soap making, exploring the role of lye, the risks associated with excessive lye, and most importantly, how to determine if your soap has too …

If you suspect you have a lye-heavy soap, don’t use it. Instead, you can rebatch the soap by grating it, adding a small amount of water, and gently heating it until it’s fully melted.

In this video I demonstrate how to rebatch a lye heavy soap, using the rosemary soap I made over a year ago now! It's been sitting on my shelf looking at me since then crying 'fix me!!'

Keep your skin clear and healthy by using the GRANDMA'S Lye Bar Soaps. The natural formula of the cleansing bar offers a deep clean without any harsh or processed chemicals so you can …

In episode 66 of Soapmaking 101 with the Soap Queen, Anne-Marie Faiola tackles the challenge of troubleshooting lye heavy soap. The episode begins with an introduction to understanding …